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Kerala Minister Defends Private Flight Use, Cites No Public Funds Spent
Kerala Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the use of a chartered aircraft for a trip from Bengaluru to Kozhikode, stating that no public funds were used for the journey. The clarification came after criticism regarding the flight, which was taken to visit Malappuram, a region affected by a devastating flash flood. Satheesan indicated that the law would take its course and defended other ministers' foreign trips and the use of a friend's car by Shaji.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (2): Deccan Chronicle, NDTV